Skincare Product Launch & Development Lead

YISE Beauty; Brentwood (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

YISE Beauty is seeking a full-time Product Development Manager to lead a diverse portfolio from concept through launch, including shade extensions, holiday kits, minis, travel sizes, and sampling programs.

You will partner with the Sr. Director, Product Development & Innovation on complex, regulated initiatives and guide junior team members and external partners through execution. Strong cross-functional collaboration and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of product development experience in beauty, skincare, personal care, or related consumer-products category.
• Skincare experience strongly preferred; color cosmetics experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience managing products from concept and briefing through scale-up, commercialization, and launch.
• Experience working cross-functionally with product development, regulatory/quality, marketing/creative, operations, logistics, and project management partners.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers, packaging suppliers, and other external vendors.
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, business, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive a diverse portfolio of product development initiatives from concept through launch, including shade extensions, holiday kits, minis, travel sizes, and sampling programs.
• Set clear priorities, timelines, decision points, and success criteria for assigned programs; maintain visibility to risks, costs, and key milestones.
• Guide and review work completed by junior product development team members and external partners, providing clear direction and timely feedback.
• Partner with the Sr. Director, Product Development & Innovation on complex, highly regulated, high-risk, or accelerated development initiatives.
• Provide clear, timely progress updates and recommendations to the Sr. Director, Product Development & Innovation and other stakeholders.
• Translate approved brand briefs, marketing concepts, and consumer insights into actionable product and formulation requirements.
• Direct external formulators and contract manufacturers through assigned development programs and evaluate formula submissions for efficacy, stability, texture, sensory attributes, and alignment with product claims.
• Review and guide stability, compatibility, safety, and clinical testing plans; elevate material risks or decisions to the Sr. Director as appropriate.
• Monitor ingredient trends, emerging technologies, competitive products, and new actives; recommend relevant opportunities for the product pipeline.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Independence

Risk assessment

Adaptability

Curiosity about ingredients

Passion for skincare

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

YISE Beauty is seeking a full-time Product Development Manager to lead a diverse portfolio from concept through launch, including shade extensions, holiday kits, minis, travel sizes, and sampling programs.

You will partner with the Sr. Director, Product Development & Innovation on complex, regulated initiatives and guide junior team members and external partners through execution. Strong cross-functional collaboration and attention to detail are essential.